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About us
Matheson Ormsby Prentice is Ireland's largest law firm. We advise multinational companies and financial institutions doing business in and through Ireland. We also represent some of Ireland's largest private, public and State owned companies and institutions.
Surround Yourself With The Best
The success of Matheson Ormsby Prentice has been built on the implementation of a clear client-focused strategy and a commitment to excellence. Above all, however, we achieve results through our investment in talented people. We aim to recruit individuals who will play an important role in the future success of the firm.
We are renowned for our friendly, flexible and supportive working environment, where creative thinking, entrepreneurial initiative, high quality and excellence are rewarded. The team spirit is evident at all levels of the firm, as is the shared commitment to deliver only the highest quality advice and service to our clients.
Throughout the recruitment process we are interested in getting to know you as a person and identifying if you have the right qualities to join our highly successful Trainee Solicitor Programme. We look for people with a mix of high academic achievements and personal achievements. We want to select candidates who best fit with the firm’s values and culture and who display a clear level of understanding of what it requires to work in a commercial law firm.
- · Corporate and Commercial;
- · Banking and Financial Services;
- · Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution;
- · Commercial Property; and
- · Tax.
- · Employment, Pensions and Benefits;
- · Entertainment;
- · Healthcare;
- · Intellectual Property; and
- · Projects, Energy and Construction.
Application Process
Completing the application form is the most important part of the process. Creating an application that stands out from the rest and allows your personality to shine through is a real challenge. We are looking for the best Interns with determination and enthusiasm and with careful preparation you can make sure your application form shows us that's you!
Take your time completing your application form – it can take a couple of hours to get it right but the effort will be worth it if you secure an interview. The questions asked by different firms may look similar but it is unlikely you will be able to use exactly the same answer each time. Get someone you trust to review your application form before you submit it and ensure your form is free from spelling and grammatical errors – attention to detail is an important skill for a lawyer to have.
Interview Process
Our interview process is a three-stage process and is designed to identify motivated, creative and focused individuals, who are passionate about a career in law and delivering top-class legal advice to our clients.
The first stage of the process is a telephone interview which will take place in the week commencing Monday 7 November 2011. Successful shortlisted candidates will be invited to our offices on Thursday 24 November 2011 where you will be met and interviewed by two partners. Those who are successful after this stage will be invited back to the office on Saturday 26 November 2011 for the final round of interviews. On this day, you will be met and interviewed by four further partners.